Describe the construction of a chassis frame of a heavyduty truck. • Define the terms yield strength, section modulus (SM), and resist bend moment (RBM). • List the materials from which frame rails are made and describe the characteristics of The fifth edition has been updated throughout including an introduction to Eaton DM clutches and comprehensive coverage of Caterpillar's new highway vocational transmission, updates of electricity and electronics to cover new battery The maximum bending moment of the vehicle will be the point where the load is acting on the frame at the maximum distance Mediumduty truck frame rails are generally constructed using mediumcarbon steels with yieldstrengths of up to This book provides

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